Last updated: September 17, 2019
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for the violation of any packaging and labeling provisions of the law include imprisonment for a term of one to three years, and a fine of 10,000,000 to 100,000,000 FCFA. Additionally, a court may order the closing of an establishment, revocation of license or permits, and/or seizure and destruction of materials that are not in compliance with the regulations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties. The law could be strengthened by designating a government body responsible for enforcement and by specifying that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for the violation of any packaging and labeling provisions of the law include imprisonment for a term of one to three years, and a fine of 10,000,000 to 100,000,000 FCFA. Additionally, a court may order the closing of an establishment, revocation of license or permits, and/or seizure and destruction of materials that are not in compliance with the regulations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties. The law could be strengthened by designating a government body responsible for enforcement and by specifying that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for the violation of any packaging and labeling provisions of the law include imprisonment for a term of one to three years, and a fine of 10,000,000 to 100,000,000 FCFA. Additionally, a court may order the closing of an establishment, revocation of license or permits, and/or seizure and destruction of materials that are not in compliance with the regulations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties. The law could be strengthened by designating a government body responsible for enforcement and by specifying that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for the violation of any packaging and labeling provisions of the law include imprisonment for a term of one to three years, and a fine of 10,000,000 to 100,000,000 FCFA. Additionally, a court may order the closing of an establishment, revocation of license or permits, and/or seizure and destruction of materials that are not in compliance with the regulations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties. The law could be strengthened by designating a government body responsible for enforcement and by specifying that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
